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Israel First? How Immigration Helped Make and Could Break Israeli High-Tech
May 5, 2017 Business & Technology
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The Start-up Nation owes its prized success, in part, to Israel's many immigrants and the policies that welcomed them. Host Niv Elis tells the story of why the same immigration policy is now threatening Israel's competitiveness as a high-tech giant. As debates about immigration and its value rage in the United States and around the world, the Israeli experience might serve as a useful guide.
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James isn't exactly the kind of guy you would think of as a threat. He's 25, sports a man bun and facial hair, and is really into his music. He's American, and has been living in Israel for the past few years. But when he and his Israeli girlfriend Noam flew back to Israel after a visit to the US, James ran into some trouble at the airport.
When we came back, they told me to wait in a small waiting area.
James wasn't sure why he had been stopped. By any standard, he is the kind of person any country would want to have. He has a degree in mathematics and started his first company in college. His second company, where he currently works, provides generic medication to people in the developing world. He first came to Israel because his company got accepted to a prestigious start-up accelerator here.
So James was surprised to be pulled aside at the airport. After about an hour, a woman came in and said she wanted to help him out.
And she goes into some room, where there are I guess immigration officials talking to each other, seemingly arguing about something, and she comes out 15 minutes later and is like 'Are you Jewish?' and I was like 'no,' and they told me I had to get out of the country in the next seven days.
You see, Israel is a Jewish democracy, and its immigration laws aim to ensure that the population remains mostly Jewish. Even though the country was built on immigration, that is, Jewish immigration, today, as James' story illustrates, its restrictive immigration laws are making it harder for it to compete.
I'm Niv Elis and this is TLV1, where today we'll be talking about how Israel's immigration policies, the same ones that helped it become a start-up nation, are now threatening that status.
Israel is a country of immigrants and refugees. Its population was just 600,000 when it was established in 1948, but today it's grown to well over 8 million, fueled in part by an influx of 3.2 million immigrants.
Like a lot of places, the constant flow of newcomers caused tensions with the established residents.
There's this famous Israeli TV sketch from the 1970s that pokes fun at the dynamics of immigration here. It starts with two Russian Jews arriving in Palestine in 1888, getting off a boat, and kissing the sand joyfully while local Arabs, played by the same two actors, curse about how everything's about to go to the dogs. But then, two Polish immigrants arrive, same actors again, and get off the boats and kiss the sand while the Russians, who seemingly arrived moments before, begin cursing at them. Next, Yemenite Jews arrive to the scorn of the Poles. And Germans to the scorn of the Yemenites, and so on, and so on, and so on, with each wave of scorned immigrants quickly turning around to scoff at the next group, lament the government benefits they get, and the inevitable cultural decline they will bring. By the end, the newest bewildered arrivals simply join the crowd of protesting old-timers, yelling toward the empty sea before they even put their suitcases down.
But the fact is, many of the immigrants brought useful skills with them. Immigration's positive economic effects of immigration may be clearest from the Soviet migration wave in the 1990s. You see, the Soviet Union had very strict laws keeping its people from leaving, so after it collapsed, about a million Soviet Jews made their way to Israel to start a new life.
Absorbing that number of new people was really challenging. At the time, Israel's population was only about 4.6 million, so imagine that for roughly every 5 people already living there, a new one showed up from the former USSR. The government struggled to find them housing and teach them Hebrew, but it bent over backwards to ensure that there was a place for them. The effort paid off, in part, because many of the immigrants were really well-educated.
Here's Mooly Eden, the former CEO of Intel Israel.
If you look at it there was 1 million immigrants, many of them experts in basic math, basic physics, electronics. I know that at Intel we have some brilliant processor architects, so no doubt, if you look at this immigration, the Soviet immigration, there was some great people, very talented people, who came over to Israel and definitely gave us a kind of an injection, a boost to our overall economy.
Israel's high-tech sector is a crucial part of its economy. It accounts for about 15% of its GDP, half of its business exports and about a tenth of its jobs. The book "Start-up Nation," which lays out all the reasons Israel became such a hotbed of tech innovation, devotes an entire chapter to immigration. The economic contribution of immigrants has been well-documented elsewhere. A report by the US Small Business Administration found that in 2007, immigrants were about twice as likely to start a business as US-born workers. But in Israel, where the government goes out of its way to attract Jewish immigrants, the rules for non-Jews are very different.
So when James and his co-founders finished their accelerator program here, they decided that they should stick around and open their R&D center. While his Jewish co-founder Dan had almost no problems getting a visa to stay and work in Israel, James was forced to leave the country for months at a time while getting things sorted.
The reason is the Law of Return, which was designed to make Israel a refuge for any Jew. Israel was created as a haven for Jews at a time when many countries were turning Jewish refugees away. In the Holocaust, Hitler went after anyone with a Jewish grandparent, so Israel made its policy a mirror image of Jewish persecution. It decided that anyone with a Jewish grandparent could be granted automatic citizenship.
Here's Jennifer Schear, founding partner of Schear Immigration law firm, which deals with immigration issues here in Israel.
Getting people under the law of return is simple. You come in, you change status, within a month or so you have your visa and you can work wherever you want. So I'd say there's major differences in the timeline and also the criteria that someone who's Jewish or not Jewish need to meet in order to work. So the processes for both of these, for Jewish nationals it's relatively simple. For non-Jewish nationals it's relatively complex, and a more drawn-out process.
James says he understands the reasoning behind it.
I don't have anything against the idea of a Jewish state, right. And with a Jewish state comes exactly what happened to me, and much worse things to other people, so I do completely understand the rationale, I understand the sentiment behind it, but I'd like to clarify that I'm not upset or angry about the situation. I understand it. But first of all for me personally it's frustrating. I will say that when it comes to that idea of being more welcoming to outsiders, whether it be outside of a religion or a tradition or a culture or what have you, that's something that I appreciate in general. So when it feels as if that might not be the case in all scenarios, then it's something that's a detriment to me.
While the immigration laws make a certain degree of sense in Israel's internal logic, it can prove tough for businesses. When someone like James is trying to run an office, an office that has created Israeli jobs, being forced to live abroad isn't ideal.
It's obviously much harder to lead a team and also I think from the work perspective, it's hard to lead a team remotely and you have to be able to go to those countries. I think the main thing for me was that it was just stressful. It's an extra level of stress when you're entering a country and you're not sure if you'll be let into the country.
And the situation isn't limited to people like James. Here's Jennifer Schear again.
It's posing a huge challenge for companies, simply because Israel is considered the start-up nation, there are a lot of technology companies, there's a lot of acquisition, there are lots of technology projects going on here. We're a leader in tech, but we're not really playing by the global rules of being able to transfer people in a normal way in a regular amount of time to get them in on time on those projects. I believe that it's putting foreign companies off of doing business with Israel, ultimately.
Experts worry that Israel's rigid immigration system is one of several issues making the country less competitive.
Eden: Today we are harvesting the fruits of trees that have been planted 20 years ago, you know, the right policies with respect to the academic role, the right policy with respect to encouraging technology companies to thrive, the right investment in education, many things.
Part of the problem is that Israel has been a victim of its own success. So many multi-national corporations have opened R&D centers, that the demand for engineers is just too high. But Israel's education system hasn't been able to keep up.
You know, the amounts of start-ups in Israel are growing almost exponentially, the multi-nationals, we've got 360 multi-nationals in Israel, that say we would like to harvest the talent as well, and we are proud of it. So if I'm looking, the demand has gone up and up and up, but if I look at excellent students that finish what we call "five-point math," the highest level, in 2007 we had 12,800 graduates, and in 2012, just five years later, we've got only 8,800.
That doesn't just effect foreign companies, it effects Israel's homegrown market as well. This is Mira Marcus, a spokeswoman for the Tel Aviv Municipality.
Tel Aviv has the highest amount of start-ups per capita, and we also have the highest amount of engineers per capita. And because there are so many start-ups, there just aren't enough engineers. And not only in that field, there aren't enough designers, there aren't enough marketing people, all these people are needed more and more. And why is there such competition for talent? First of all, because of the sheer amount of start-ups, but also because we're seeing the biggest multi-national companies in the world are opening R&D centers in Tel Aviv: Siemens, Coca-Cola, AOL, Facebook, Google, all these offices are opening offices in Tel Aviv, and all of them also want the best engineers and talent. So here we have a small start-up, that has the best idea in the world, and they want the best engineer in the world to come work for them, but they have to compete with Google, and that's very hard competition.
Since the 1990's, the rate of Jewish immigration to Israel has dropped by almost three quarters. Meanwhile, the country issued about a third as many expert visas per capita as the United States. Marcus says that looser immigration laws could help Israel import talent, and help relieve some of the pressure.
If I have the best idea in the world, I might want to hire the best engineer in the world, and not just in Tel Aviv, and right now, because of strict immigration laws in the state of Israel, you can't. You can practically only hire someone who already resides in Israel or someone who's Jewish and is willing to relocate and he can get citizenship and a visa to work because he's Jewish.
The so-called "Geek shortage" has sent the cost of hiring engineers soaring. According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, between 1995 and 2007, high-tech wages increased 38% faster than the average wage. Here's Noa Ecker, from the Israel Innovation Authority.
First, salaries go higher and higher. Second, some projects can't be executed due to lack of engineers, and it also affects the competitiveness of Israeli companies.
The high-tech industry has been turning up the heat on the government. This is Karin Mayer Rubinstein, who heads the industry group representing Israeli high-tech, the IATI.
In the industry's opinion, if the gov't will allow more and more employees to come from outside of Israel to get visas, even in the short term, it will do good for the industry and the start-ups are looking forward to get it, and we're working hard on it.
The government has taken some measures to fix the country's education system and make it easier to hire engineers from abroad, at least in the short term. But while everyone knows better immigration laws could help fix the problem, they also know that Israel's Jewish character won't allow it to open the door to non-Jewish immigration.
Rubinstein: I'd rather not to talk about the immigration policy. My opinion is that we will be very happy to see employees from outside of Israel come to Israel and work here. I know that the start-ups will be happy, the multi-nationals will be happy, but it's the very very small part of the solution.]
Eden: I'm not sure we're a very tempting country for immigrants. It was always the case that the main immigrants who came to Israel are Jews, and we have to make sure that we have to grow the talent from within, and I believe we have enough talent and great people to do it.
James thinks that even if the visa situation works out, or he and his girlfriend decide to get married, he says he might not be inclined to make a home here.
Honestly I don't think that far ahead, but I do think there's been a general distaste for the situation, and I think that it would be more on my mind if all my troubles with being here hadn't happened. For me America has always – the idea that you can immigrate to America, legally or illegally, and become a citizen of the United States and forge your own path has always been a core idea of America to me, and it's something that I value in America a lot. And now well, maybe something has changed, or things have surfaced, but certainly the idea that that's not the case in Israel is something I find very unpleasant and unwelcoming and not necessarily a great attribute of a country.
That, says Tel Aviv's Mira Marcus, is something that Israel will have to grapple with.
I think that the world today is becoming more flat and global, and Israel on the other hand is sometimes becoming more and more, sometimes, closed and segregated. And it's really a big question that the younger generation need to ask ourselves. Do we want this place to be more cosmopolitan and international, and with people from all kinds and races and colors etc, or do we want it to stay very homogeneous like it is today. I think that today the gov't of Israel is aiming it to be more homogeneous. It's against the global trend but that's something that's up to the government to decide.
Israel, of course, is not the only country in the world grappling with immigration policy. Antipathy towards open immigration laws helped tip the British vote to leave the EU and elect President Donald Trump. Israel's story is an example of how immigration can be seen as part of the solution.
As for James, he's got a shiny new one-year visa, and is hoping to stick around in Israel and grow his company. But, if the visa falls through…
Well I guess at this point if I couldn't get another one I would probably move to Ghana.
…the other country where his company has an office and hired dozens of workers. He won't have any trouble getting a visa there.
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Vivica A. Fox Reveals Why She Only Watches Game Shows Amid Coronavirus Quarantine
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Vivica A. Fox is only watching game shows these days. Us Magazine reported on comments from the actress this week during an episode of Quarantine Confessions , in which she revealed the specific types of TV series she has been watching amid the coronavirus lockdown.
The 55-year-old said on the show that she has been "watching the game show network." Fox says watching other types of programs with legitimate acting in them makes her miss her old career. She would rather watch something that keeps her entertained and keeps the energy light.
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According to Vivica, COVID-19 really changed the film and TV business over the last few months, especially in relation to the final episode of Empire . Fox claimed she and the rest of the cast and crew were in the middle of wrapping up the final episode when the pandemic struck.
During the same conversation in April with Us Magazine, Fox said she would be surprised as everyone else in terms of how they choose to finally end it.
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As for how she has been spending her spare time lately, Fox claims a lot of her energy has been devoted to organizing her home better. Case-in-point, the actress says she has eliminated many of her old wigs.
She was really happy to toss out some of her old wigs, and she even cleaned out her closet. Other good things came from her cleaning spree, including her discovery that she actually has a huge collection of zippers.
According to Fox, zippers play a crucial role in her wardrobe. People that know her understand that she loves to quickly try on a different outfit. Put simply, outfits with zippers on them allow her to take off her clothes without messing up her hair and makeup.
In other news, Vivica A. Fox has been in the headlines again for her former romance with the rapper, 50 Cent. Fox accused 50 Cent of not having the ability to handle black women after he said that black women always hated him whenever he dated "exotic women."
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Newest Kapamilya Meg Imperial Lead in Heavy Drama Episode of 'MMK'
byRocky Chua - Friday, August 09, 2013
The battle between Charice Pempengco and Meg Imperial is set this Saturday in two drama anthologies!
New Kapamilya actress Meg Imperial will star in the upcoming "MMK" episode this Saturday (August 10, 2013).
Meg will play the role of Brenda, a hardworking lady who grew up with a lot of insecurities.
Her view of self ever got worse when her first boyfriend cheated on her, making her believe that no one will truly love her.
Together with Meg in the upcoming "MMK" episode are Brenna Garcia, Bryan Santos, Angeli Gonzales, Melanie Marquez, William Martinez, and KitKat.
It was researched by Akeem Jordan del Rosario, written by Mark Duane Angos, and directed by Dado Lumibao.
Don't miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, "Maalaala Mo Kaya" (MMK), Saturday nighs, after "Wansapanataym" on ABS-CBN. (www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)
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Ramadan started already on 28 June 2014.
For 29 to 30 days, all Muslims perform the Sawm, or fasting or consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations.
All Muslims fast and practice abstinence from dawn until sunset and breaking the fast at about 6 p.m.
Muslims break their fast with a light meal called Iftar.
Sawm or fasting is considered as one of the "Five Pillars of Islam"
Ramadan marks the anniversary of the Quran, the Muslim's Holy Book being revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
Ramadan starts with the sighting of the new moon. It starts at sunset, or "rukya," when the moon is spotted, and goes on until the next new moon appears.
Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Hijra or the Islamic calendar.
Ramadan starts with the celebration called Hilal consisting of feasting and prayer.
A typical Ramadan day of a Muslim would start very early in the morning at around 3:00am to eat Suhoor (also called Shuhur) or the pre-dawn meal consumed before the Fajr (dawn) prayer.
The Holy month or Ramadan ends with the three-day (3-day) Eid'l Fitr or Eid al-Fitr Festival, which is sometimes abbreviated as Eid and marks the beginning of the month Shawwal. Salatul Eid is a special prayer done on the day of the Eid al-Fitr.
Hariraya Puwasa or Hari Raya Puasa or the end of Ramadan will be on 28 July 2014.
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Home » News » We're unhappy over govt's failure to tackle unemployment ― Baptist Convention
We're unhappy over govt's failure to tackle unemployment ― Baptist Convention
On May 5, 2019 7:56 pmIn Newsby Victor Ogunyinka
By Luminous Jannamike
THE Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) has said it is dismayed by the inability of the government to tame the monster of unemployment across the states of the federation.
It said the consequence of the failure to get the youths engaged in productive activities with the country manifests is the root cause of the current insecurity in the country.
This position was contained in a communiqué issued yesterday at the end of the 106th Annual Session of the Christian denomination and bloc of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN.
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The communiqué which was signed by the Chairman of the Resolution and Communique Committee, Prof. S. Akinlolu Fagbemi Ph.D., Esq, reads: "There is a need therefore for the government to totally overhaul our school curricula with a view to focussing on entrepreneurial training of our youths.
"It should also create a conducive environment such as soft loan to young graduates to start businesses of their own. The government must also focus on providing infrastructural facilities in order to overcome rising unemployment among the youths and their over-reliance on white collar jobs."
Decrying the current state of insecurity, the Convention called on both the Federal Government and the security agencies to rise up to the situation before it's too late.
"It is an understatement to say that there are security challenges in Nigeria today. The situation has deteriorated to the extent that our law enforcement agencies appear helpless.
"Premised on the foregoing, we implore the Federal Government to uphold the sanctity of lives and protection of properties of Nigerians by leaving no stone unturned in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency and their sponsors at all levels; intensifying efforts to secure the release of Leah Sharibu and other people in the custody of Islamic Terrorist Groups; equipping and empowering our Law Enforcement Agencies to enable them tackle the security challenges in our nation," the communiqué read.
On the state of governance, the Baptist Church condemned interference of political parties in the coming election of the next leadership of the National Assembly at the expense principle of separation of power among the three organs of government.
"We, therefore, call on both government, especially the executive and other Nigerians to stop putting undue pressure on members of the National Assembly and allow members to elect their leaders without external influences.
"We insist that in the election of the principal officers in the National Assembly, the principle of Federal Character and equal representation of major religions in the country should be followed," it stated.
On the just concluded general elections, the NBC noted various allegations of irregularities during the last general elections.
"We urge the Election Tribunals to expeditiously resolve matters pending before them to return confidence in our judicial system. We strongly call on the Independent National Electoral Commission to be truly independent and free itself from partisanship in the conduct of future elections in Nigeria," the communiqué read.
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Compared with another bunk beds material, it seems that solid wood is the best from them all, in case it is going to be used by kids as their bedroom. It is because, the safety aspect seems to be stick on with the wooden material rather than another metal-like material, so that you do not need to put your worry too much whenever your kids play alone inside their own bedroom.
There are huge benefit you can get from the usage of folding chairs, moreover as if the material was wood. Beside you can get enough natural ambiance here and there, spread over upon your place, by the wood you can also automatically get another way to maintain your clear mind, as well wood was given by nature. Yet, the folding style also become a warm breeze upon your place, which it can save more space inside your place.
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If you decide to use wood as your fireplace surrounds, you will have many choices available including the designs, styles, colors, etc. Firstly, let's take a look into the design you can take to complete your fireplace appearance. For simple design, you can take rectangular border surrounds design or engraving the wood to create another effect. Furthermore, the kind of woods must be taken into account as well. Red oak, walnut and mahogany can be one of the choices you take for durability and suitability.


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Boruto, Vol. 7
Author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read Dragon Ball. After spending time in art college, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story Karakuri. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of Naruto, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. Having concluded the series in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy this year with the side story Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring and writing the story for the latest Naruto movie, Boruto: Naruto the Movie, both of which will focus on the title character's son, Boruto.
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Ag-biotech monolith Monsanto appears to be in an unfamiliar position in regards to its growth hormone rBST (Posilac): the losing side. If news last month that grocery chain Kroger has decided to sell only milk guaranteed to be rBST-free wasn't enough to send a shudder through Monsanto's wallet, now retail king Wal-Mart has decided to ban the hormone in its store-brand milk. All of this may have started last September, when Starbucks helped kick-start the anti-rBST bandwagon by committing to only using milk without the synthetic hormone.
"It's reached the tipping point," Ronnie Cummins, director of the Organic Consumers Association, told Canadian newspaper the Globe and Mail.
Monsanto is continuing to fight against labels that declare milk rBST-free, arguing that since the FDA has designated the hormone safe, the labeling illegally implies that hormone-free milk is better than milk produced with rBST.


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Russia's Lavrov calls on U.S. to publish bilateral communications over 2016 election
By Humeyra Pamuk and Susan Heavey
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday said Moscow wanted to publish a cache of communications with Washington that he said cleared Russia of allegations it interfered in the 2016 U.S. election, but that the United States has blocked their release.
During a joint news conference with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Lavrov once again dismissed the American accusation that Moscow tried to sway the 2016 election, which resulted in the upset victory of President Donald Trump.
"We suggested to our colleagues that in order to dispel all suspicions that are baseless: Let us publish this close channel of correspondence starting from October 2016 until November 2017 so it would all become very clear to many people," Lavrov said through an interpreter at the news conference.
"However, regrettably, this administration refused to do so," added Lavrov, who has begun his meeting with Trump at the White House. "We are prepared to do that, to publish the correspondence that took place."
It was not immediately clear what communications Lavrov was referring to. He said Moscow "used the channels that existed" between Washington and Moscow at the time in 2016 with the Obama administration, and had got "zero response" when it appealed for an opportunity to directly discuss the allegations.
U.S. intelligence agencies concluded that the Russian state meddled in the election campaign, and a number of Russian citizens and entities were charged by then-U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Russia has long denied interfering in the run-up to the November 2016 election in which Republican Trump was the surprise winner against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.
Standing next to Lavrov at the news conference, Pompeo warned Moscow against interfering in next November's U.S. election.
"I was clear it is unacceptable and I made our expectations of Russia clear. The Trump administration will always work to protect the integrity of our elections, period. Should Russia or any foreign actor take steps to undermine our democratic processes, we will take action in response," he said.
Lavrov ignored shouted questions from reporters on whether Russia will interfere in the 2020 elections as he entered the White House.
On Monday, the U.S. Justice Department's internal watchdog said that it found numerous errors but no evidence of political bias by the FBI when it opened an investigation into contacts between Trump's presidential campaign and Russia in 2016.
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Once recommended by Pep: Ideal Bielsa replacement could be right under Leeds' nose – opinion
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The leaves have only just started falling from the trees but talk of Marcelo Bielsa's future at Elland Road is back.
Leeds have sat in fifth place over the international break and the Argentine has come under fire from supporters recently over his team selection.
Just one win from their previous four matches tells a sorry story, as does their inability to find the back of the net on a regular basis.
Steven Gerrard was touted as a possible replacement last week. The Rangers boss was thought of as someone that might be able to replace Bielsa if he'd left over the summer.
As it happens, the 64-year-old signed a new deal but that hasn't stopped the Leeds hierarchy from supposedly keeping tabs on Gerrard.
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However, what if the Whites already had their successor right in front of them.
Bielsa has a vast array of staff available to him and his bench is often flooded with coaches and backroom members ready and willing to offer him advice.
It's his right-hand man, Carlos Corberan, that may be best placed to take over if and when he departs.
The assistant to Bielsa and the club's U23 manager, he's very much the understudy, a figure being moulded as a future successor if Leeds want him to be.
He has done a sterling job with the youth side and took them through an initial five-game unbeaten run at the start of the season.
Corberan has helped to bridge the gap quite brilliantly between academy football and the senior team with various individuals making the step up.
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Last term saw Jack Clarke make a big impact, so much so that he earned a £10m move to Tottenham, while chances have been handed to an array of youngsters since he and Bielsa took charge.
Jamie Shackleton, Leif Davis, Alfie McCalmont and Mateusz Bogusz have all been handed opportunities and last season the same could be said for the likes of Aapo Halme, Clarke Oduor, Jordan Stevens and Kun Temenuzhkov.
The Spaniard has helped to develop their games hugely and his knowledge and expertise of how Bielsa likes to play has been handed down to those in the U23s.
Working alongside someone as experienced as Bielsa and then getting to put it into practise almost immediately is something that's bound to help – especially when he was regularly in charge of some senior figures in the early stages of the campaign too.
He worked alongside Helder Costa and Eddie Nketiah, as well as providing minutes to Barry Douglas and Gaetano Berardi.
On that evidence, it certainly isn't beyond the realms of fantasy to suggest the 36-year-old could be a successor.
He's worked under Manuel Pellegrini and Ernesto Valverde in the past at Villarreal as well and has even received a recommendation from Pep Guardiola before moving to Saudi Arabia.
Speaking about his time in Spain previously, Corberan noted: "There was a link between Guardiola and the Spanish national team and the style of Villarreal was in the same direction.
"It gave me new ideas about how you can train teams and what the best methodology is to have one style of play. It's something that goes inside of you. It changes your mind and changes your feelings towards football."
That tells you all you need to know about his abilities and the style that comes with him.
Even at a young age, Leeds could have their next manager right under their nose. The pedigree is certainly there and he already knows the club and the players inside out.
It would be a smart move to promote him if needed.
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Redruth (korniska: Resrudh) är en stad och civil parish i grevskapet Cornwall i sydvästra England. Staden ligger i distriktet Cornwall, strax nordost om Camborne. Tätortsdelen (built-up area sub division) Redruth hade 19 902 invånare vid folkräkningen år 2011.

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Ca: 197 patient health records 'inappropriately accessed' by provincial employee — for birthday cards
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Bryce Hoye reports:
A former government employee wasn't up to anything nefarious when she peeked at the private health records and home addresses of Manitoba patients — she just wanted to know where to send her love and birthday wishes.
A spokesperson with Manitoba Health said an internal investigation is underway after 197 patient health records were "inappropriately accessed" by the employee.
Names, dates of birth and addresses were accessed electronically by the employee, who was not authorized to view the information. Other details, such as medical bills, diagnoses, prescriptions, hospitalizations and visits to the doctor, were not viewed, the province said.
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The Regent Contades Hotel is located in Strasbourg city centre, next to the River Ill and a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral. It offers soundproofed accommodation with private bathrooms, and free access to the sauna.
The Regent Contades Hotel is in central Strasbourg, next to the River Ill and a 10-minute walk from the cathedral. It has soundproof accommodations with private bathrooms, and free access to the sauna.
Each guest room at the Regent Contades has Belle-Époque décor and is serviced by an elevator. They are also equipped with satellite TV and a radio.
The Saint-Paul lounge, on the ground floor, serves a variety of drinks and cocktails. It also has an impressive list of international whiskeys.
A buffet breakfast is served daily in the charming breakfast room or room service is available. The hotel also provides a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers are available upon request.
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Re – Inventing Free Institutions in an Era of Globalization
In a postmodern era that brackets God and perceives all values and norms as equally subjective, social bonds have attenuated. Already Daniel Bell pointed out in The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism (1976) that the contemporary crisis of civilization reflects a lack of a transcendentally grounded ethic, a public philosophy, and a sustaining religious faith. Science, technology, trade, and communications now drive all aspects of life in the global village, with novel challenges for both individuals and societal institutions. Critics like Simon Head in Mindless (2014) contend that "smarter machines are making dumber humans." Paradoxically, in an era of instant communications, people have great difficulty in establishing and sustaining meaningful relationships. The Internet and social media in particular tend to erase the boundary between the private and the public. The breakdown of the traditional family–the basic building block of society–is a growing concern, chronicled in Charles Murray's Coming Apart (2013). The prospect of atomized individuals in a mass society tethered to a materialistic worldview, who can be manipulated easily by commercial interests or political ideologies, defines a new vulnerability, with far-reaching consequences for society, at home and abroad. The central question, then, is: How to re-establish the proper balance between self and society, the private and the public? Can the major social institutions–the family, civil society, education, business, and government–be re-invented to further both freedom and virtue?
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Irish Case Study: Catia's Entrepreneurial journey-"Turning passion and creativity into a business".
Recently opened in Roscommon town, West of Ireland, Rummage loves to share with you their passion for the past. They sell antique, vintage and retro furniture, household and whatever else they can find! Rummage also offers a furniture upcycling service with the aim of saving that piece which may otherwise be heading for timber heaven!
Short profile of their background and motivation to start a business
Catia da Nova, a native of Brazil moved to Roscommon, Ireland in March 2001 with a group of friends. Catia has worked in a variety of different disciplines before deciding with her partner Ray to set up their new business in Roscommon town. The motivation underpinning their decision is a passion and love for antique, vintage and retro furniture combined with the prospect of achieving a better work-life balance for their family
When did you first realise that you wanted to start up a business?
Catia explains "It wasn't overnight, I felt that I had to have a good understanding of English and be somewhat integrated in society. We always had an interest in furniture, antiques and upcycling. We renovated much of our home ourselves with such items. About 5 years ago really started to brainstorm the prospect of starting our own business"
How did you test your business idea?
"We always knew there was demand for such products and we completed various small jobs for friends in our spare time. I volunteered in a local charity shop for a period of time, which gave me a great opportunity to gain essential retail experience.
What market research did you undertake?
"I carried out various types of market research including exploring online resources and looking at similar shop models particularly in England. Social media was useful too and chatting to other stakeholders and people with similar interests. We explored the market further and recognized there was a gap in the market for this type of a shop in the region and especially in Roscommon. We wanted to offer consumers a broad range of quality products at affordable prices. We also noticed that people wanted to release new life to their own furniture, much of which had been in their families' possession for a long time. We often find that much of the older furniture is of superior quality and very durable".
What were the biggest challenges you faced during the start-up period
"There were various challenges but we were determined to overcome them. Financing is always a difficult step when starting a business but for us securing a broad range of stock requires constant engagement with various contacts, as there is no definitive one-stop supplier for our varying product range. In terms of the financing required for the initial start-up, we were fortunate enough to have put aside some money to fund the new venture. Other challenges we faced which are also experienced by many other new businesses is getting your name out there and establishing your presence in the town".
Did you avail of any Government funded supports locally?
"Yes we availed of supports provided by Roscommon LEADER Partnership and participated in Social Media courses provided by the Local Enterprise Office".
In addition to having your business premises in Roscommon town, do you engage in online sales?
"Yes we sell products through Facebook and we are starting to use Instagram recently too. Word of mouth and customer satisfaction is also two important areas we feel for the business"
How do you define business success?
"We tend to measure business success across various factors such as customer satisfaction, experience, word of mouth and the fact that many people travel relatively long distances to view their product range.
What other challenges has the business experienced since start-up?
"The coronavirus pandemic has definitely been the biggest challenge to date. Like many other businesses, we have had to reinvent the way we do business overnight. This included monitoring stock levels more closely while trying to move sales fully online during lockdown periods. However, aside from the pandemic, the ongoing challenge is competing with online market places where often times, individual routine sellers achieve sales without incurring traditional business costs such as rent, rates etc. However it's good to see Revenue watchdogs starting to troll these online marketplaces and target these mass sellers".
Are you part of any business Network?
"We are not affiliated to any of these networks be we are aware of their existence. For us networking tends to be about building relationships with suppliers and maintaining positive working relationships with local businesses other similar providers. However, I hope to join the local women's network in the future".
Did you encounter any difficulties when accessing finance to start-up?
"No, and thankfully we had some money putting aside and once we acquired a premises, we carried out much of the shop fit-out ourselves which saved us some money too".
What advice would you give to female migrants wishing to start up a business?
"Do not give up, do the market research and know inside out, the product/service you are offering".
Would you like to see more supports been developed such as tailored business training for new communities in Ireland?
"Yes that would be a huge help especially supports for female migrant entrepreneurs. Many migrants and refugees come to Ireland with a talented skill-set and it would be great to support these with their potential business ideas".
How else can the various enterprise support providers help migrants and those in our new communities to start their own businesses?
"Increase the accessibility and awareness of supports for new communities and more targeted offerings".
What are your plan for the business in the future?
"We would really like to expand the business in the future as we are seeing increased demand for our products and services. With remote working in play, people are now more aware of their home surroundings and many are looking to buck the trend with different and unique home contents".
If you had to do it all over again, what would you change with your business model?
"We wouldn't change a thing, thankfully the research paid off and we saw a gap in the market for our business. We hope to expand and explore new markets in the future. Overall, we have a passion and love for our business with a good work-life balance".
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Q: No such module 'SomeModule' after liking plugin to Capacitor app I cannot seem to find a real solution for my problem anywhere.. After following the Capacitor documentation and creating successfully an app as well as a plugin, i've linked them both using the following commands:
in plugin directory:
-npm run build
-npm link

in app's directory:
-npm link plugin-name
-npm install
-npx cap sync

I open the app's workspace and want to run it on my device but instead I am getting an error in the added plugin of the app, that a certain library I'm using in it does not exist.
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Plugin builds normally and has no issues. This occurs only after I'm linking both plugin and app. Am I doing something wrong?
The error I'm getting inside the plugin's file.

Those are the frameworks linked to the capacitor app.

A: As of this moment I have solved the issue I had. Shamefully there aren't really any precise documentation regarding the subject so I'll try to answer as best I can:
My issue got resolved when I updated the dependencies inside the .podspec file inside my plugin's folder.
The specific package I wish to use with the plugin, should be specified inside the .podspec file i.e. :
s.dependency 'PicUPSDKv3' should be added.
After running -npx cap sync on my main project's folder, all pods were initialized correctly and I was able to build and run the project alongside the plugin without any errors.

A: Running npm install unlinks whatever is linked.
You should change the order, first npm install and then npm link plugin-name.
But it's better if instead of linking the plugin you install it from its local folder.

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According to recent information from the Ngari Prefecture Forestry Bureau in Tibet, the number of protected animals at the national level in Ngari has increased significantly over the last 20 years. The number of Tibetan antelope has increased from 20,000 to 60,000; Tibetan wild donkeys have increased from 15,000 to 40,000, and the snow leopard population has more than doubled. The biodiversity in the area is being protected effectively.
Located in western Tibet, Ngari Prefecture has an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters above sea level and has an area of more than 300,000 square kilometers. It is a paradise for many wildlife species. Ngari currently has 14 nature reserves and three national-level forest and wetland parks that have a total area of 167,000 square kilometers. There are 19 national key protected animals, of which seven are grade one protected animals and 12 are grade two.
Over the years, Ngari Prefecture has invested 149 million yuan to fund restoration and preservation work at Pangong Tso, Lake Manasarovar, Zhari Namtso, and six other major lake and wetland nature reserves. Forestry bureaus at the prefecture and county levels have reduced the number of poaching incidents by strengthening patrols and management, and at the same time, Ngari has actively handed out compensation totaling more than 20 million yuan for accidents involving wild animals.


MIDWEST CITY, Okla. - A fight leads to a woman's arrest and the victim lost part of her finger during the scuffle.
Police say it all started with an argument over a dog.
Mikayla Hillman says her boyfriend's neighbor was walking his dog in the Chestnut Square Apartment complex without permission.
"Oh my gosh, you just bit my finger off," said Hillman.
Hillman is still in shock.
Part of her finger is gone after an alleged attack.
It all started after she saw her boyfriend's neighbor, Brittany Harris walking his dog.
"I saw her coming out with the dog and I know she's not supposed to be walking his dog," said Hillman.
Hillman says things got heated when she took the dog off its leash to take it back inside his home.
A trip to the emergency room showed part of the bone from hillman's finger was gone.
"I didn't expect that to happen I just went to push her up, but you don't bite somebody," said Hillman. "I've always been civil with her."
News4 knocked on Brittany Harris' door to get her side of the story, but she didn't answer.
According to court documents, this isn't Harris' first run in with the law.
Last year she was arrested for a DUI.
Meanwhile, Hillman says she's now facing many challenges everyday, living without part of her finger.
"I didn't realize how much I really used this hand until I can't really use my finger," said Hillman. "Just to do the dishes, put my hair up or anything."
She also has a message for Harris.
Harris was booked into the Midwest City Jail for assault and battery.


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At Marketing Fusion, we've had great success integrating inbound and outbound marketing. We feel it's the best way to help sales and marketing teams optimise results.
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....who dresses AROUND her handbag choice of the day?! Forgive me if there's already a thread on this...but I was wondering if anyone else picks their outfit out to match their bag.
Ah, cool -- thanks for showing me the thread! And I agree; I'd rather switch an outfit than a bag!


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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Retired Israeli General Over Role in South Sudan's Civil War
Source: Haaretz
The United States says it has sanctioned three people over their roles in South Sudan's civil war, including a retired Israeli major general, Israel Ziv.
In a statement Friday, the U.S. Treasury said Ziv and South Sudanese businessman Obac William Olawo led entities whose efforts extended the conflict, while South Sudanese official Gregory Vasili took part in "actions that have undermined peace, stability and security."
"Ziv used an agricultural company that was nominally present in South Sudan to carry out agricultural and housing projects for the government of South Sudan as a cover for the sale of approximately $150 million worth of weapons to the government, including rifles, grenade launchers and shoulder-fired rockets," the Treasury said.
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Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz: "None of the Sages said it was an apple."
The Bible story of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil is familiar enough.
What is less known is the varied and often opposing views of the Sages who endeavored to explain it.
They wondered, for instance: What precisely was the fruit of the tree?
None of the Sages said it was an apple.
Some maintained that it was the grape, the potent fruit of the vine.
Others were convinced, for very good reasons, that it was the fig.
And still others argued in favor of the bread-providing grain, while some were even able to prove that it had to be a pomegranate.
Indeed, with the spread of the Bible to exotic lands, there were those who claimed the banana to be the only conceivable fruit of the Tree of Knowledge.


SEO pros agree that if you want to build an exceptional website, you have the need for speed. Remember that a slow loading page can bring negative effects to your SEO and revenue. Site speed could be the deciding factor between business success and failure.
People have shorter attention spans than ever before. If your website takes more than 7 seconds to load, or even more than 3 seconds these days, you're more likely to lose your visitor. Any SEO expert will tell you that slow loading sites often suffer from SEO and usability complications and issues. This is not only because internet users have short patience but also because Google and other search engines rank web pages based on the how fast they load.
Think of Google, Bing, and Yahoo. All these search engines have one thing in common-- they are running a business. A search engine that is notable for recording fast results is the most preferred by internet users. For that reason, they get a big chunk of the market share. However, if a search engine is known for irrelevant results, then they lose in terms of market share. And if a search engine takes forever to show results, it loses. People will prefer to work with a name that is quick and fast in serving them.
If you want to stand out from competitors, you need to offer what leading search engines offer. If you are unsure how to determine whether or not your website is performing, you can always consult the metrics indicators. Metrics indicators evaluate the number of pages per visit, time spent on a site, click through, and bounce rates. All these help determine the quality of your website's user experience. Based on your score, you will be ranked in the Search Engine Results Page (SERP). If more people are clicking on your site, you have a high chance of appearing in the first page of the SERP. This can lead to positive results for your website and business. However, if you have more bounce rate, then your website becomes irrelevant and moves down the rank.
You realize that the more time spent for your page to load, the higher the chance that you'll lose your visitor. As a result, you'll be losing in terms of traffic and sales. People now have short attention span. If your website takes more than 7 seconds to load, you're more likely to lose your visitor. Any SEO expert will tell you that slow loading sites often suffer from SEO and usability complications and issues. This is not only because internet users have short patience but also because Google and other search engines rank web pages based on the how fast they load.
As a result, you'll be losing in terms of traffic and sales. SEO gurus have found that if a site has a record sale of $300,000 per day, 1-2 seconds in delay of page loading reflects in an annual loss of between $2.5 to $5 million. Did you also know that customer preference and loyalty can be based on how fast a page loads? It is clear that speed for a site can make or break a business. Page loading speed not only matters to the users but also to the search engines. Search engines do not also want to compromise their crawl budget. It is possible that you will not show on the first pages of the search engines because your site has issues with speed.
It is clear that speed for a site can make or break a business. Page loading speed not only matters to the users but also to the search engines. Search engines do not also want to compromise their crawl budget. It is possible that you will not show on the first pages of the search engines because your site has issues with speed. When it comes to search engine optimization you really have the Need For Speed!
I hope you enjoyed this article about why site speed is key for SEO strategy.


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Phyllogryllus velutinus är en insektsart som först beskrevs av Walker, F. 1869.  Phyllogryllus velutinus ingår i släktet Phyllogryllus och familjen syrsor. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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United Microelectronics Corp. said yesterday its sales in December fell 4.14 percent from November to NT$9.02 billion (US$280 million).
The Decmeber figure was up 1.52 percent from a year earlier, the company said.
For 2005, UMC, the world's second largest contract microchip maker, posted NT$90.78 billion in sales, down 22.62 percent, it added.
In the fourth quarter to December, UMC's sales rose to NT$27.47 billion from NT$23.58 billion in the third quarter, the company said.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract microchip maker, said yesterday its sales in December fell 0.4 percent from November.
TSMC posted NT$27.42 billion in December sales, compared with NT$27.52 billion in November, the company said. The December figure was up 37.6 percent from a year earlier, it said.
For 2005, TSMC's sales rose to a record NT$264.59 billion, up 3.4 percent, the company said.
In the fourth quarter to December, TSMC's sales stood at 81.16 billion dollars, compared with its October 27 forecast of NT$77 billion to NT$79 billion, and NT$69.26 billion registered in the third quarter, it added.
Chunghwa Telecom said yesterday it has pledged not to lay off employees or cut their salaries for the coming five years during the normal course of its business.
The company made the commitment in a collective bargaining agreement signed with its workers' union Friday.
The state-owned company, which has some 28,000 employees, is 42-percent owned by the government which has been steadily reducing its stake as part of a long drawn out privatization process.
China Steel Corp., Taiwan's largest steelmaker, said yesterday it will invest more than NT$30 billion over four years to upgrade its facilities in the face of increasing competition. "With competition getting fiercer and fiercer, China Steel has to target a niche market. The company is planning investments to manufacture value-added products and upgrade production quality by 2010," company executive vice president L.M. Chung said.
The planned value-added items include reinforced and light-weight steel plates for auto manufacturing and other products for industrial motor use, Chung said.
The quality of hot rolled and cold rolled steel will also be improved, he added. Current annual production of hot rolled steel totals eight million tons and cold rolled steel exceeds 3.3 million tons.
China Steel, some 23 percent held by the government, faces competition from petrochemical conglomerate Formosa Plastics Group which plans to build a NT$140 billion steel mill with annual production of 7.5 million tons.
In the nine months to September, China Steel posted a net profit of NT$45.75 billion, up 23.9 percent from a year earlier, on rising international steel prices and cost controls.


Milford Regional Medical Center has been recognized for the second consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report's 2012-2013 Best Hospitals' rankings as one of the region's top performing hospitals in the Worcester Metropolitan area. The Medical Center was also named one of the top-ranked hospitals out of 30 in central and western Massachusetts and ranked 19 out of 115 hospitals statewide.
The latest rankings showcase 732 Best Regional Hospitals from nearly 4,800 hospitals across the country. Covering 94 metro areas in the U.S., the regional hospital rankings complement the national rankings by including hospitals with solid performance nearly at the level of nationally ranked institutions. Hard numbers stand behind the rankings in most specialties- death rates, patient safety, procedure volume, and other objective data. Responses to a national survey, in which physicians were asked to name hospitals they consider best in their specialty for the toughest cases, also were factored in.
Milford Regional was ranked high performing in pulmonology and scored high in patient safety, demonstrating commitment to reducing accidents and medical mistakes. The Medical Center also exceeded the statewide average in patient satisfaction surveys achieving high "overall" and "willingness to recommend" ratings.


I can't say enough good about this place. It is a dedicated gluten free Bakery and Cafe inside an organic market. I love that I didn't have to worry and could order anything I wanted knowing it was celiac safe. The owner is a celiac and a nice woman too. I had a chance to talk to her over my lunch. She was able to easily verify ingredients that were corn free as well. That in itself is amazing. I have a corn intolerance and was able to eat a cupcake with icing. They use wholesome sweeteners and confectionaries sugar which is not made with corn starch. The bread was soft and light unlike some other places I've eaten where the gluten free bread was crumbly. I cannot recommend this place enough. They also had soups, salads, pizza, lattes, biscotti and more. I wish I lived in the area so I could try everything. I will definitely be going there again when I'm in Delaware!


Lara went down in the early hours of the morning for as yet unknown reasons. Web pages are no longer being served, ftp access has ceased and I am unable to gain access via SSH. No outages on the ISP have been advertised or since reported, so I can only assume that a power cut or surge has taken out the box, and it failed to switch back on after the power was restored, and is hence now in an off and unreachable state.
I will continue to try to establish a connection via SSH in the next 24 hours, but if this fails then it seems likely that Lara will be offline until I return to Leeds and restart her. I will be returning very soon after Easter. Apologies to all who need access for work purposes, but unfortunately I am unable to rectify this situation remotely. A backup of all mission critical data was take early yesterday evening, so in the event of a more critical failure I will be able to restore data on my return to Leeds.
UPDATE: It seems there has been quite a large powercut in one part of Leeds, and the power remains out as we speak. This is not in the same area as Lara, but a surge may have caused the box to go down. Either way it looks like Lara will be down until I return to Leeds and restart her.
did it have a surge protector between it and the mains?
it's surprising how many power cuts there are considering how 'stable' power supplies are supposed to be.
i suppose the only safe option is a 'ups', but thats going down an expensive route unfortunately.
Yes, it did have a surge protector, so it will be ok, its just a pain because I have to wait literally weeks before I can restart it. Its just a shame, as you say, that UPS devices are not that bit cheaper.


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Zabel not surprised by Ciolek's win in Milan-San Remo
Praises fellow German's tactics and form
Gerald Ciolek (MTN - Qhubeka) wins Milan-San Remo (Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Gerald Ciolek (MTN-Qhubeka) takes the victory at Milan - San Remo (Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Sagan, Ciolek and Cancellara on the Milan-San Remo podium (Image credit: Sirotti)
Gerald Ciolek (MTN-Qhubeka) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Gerald Ciolek (MTN-Qhubeka) may have surprised many with his win in Milan-San Remo, but four-time winner Erik Zabel was not among them. The former sprinter had picked Ciolek as a dark horse , and said the younger sprinter "perfectly put into effect everything he had planned."
Ciolek ready to lead MTN-Qhubeka to next level
Ciolek hopes for Milan-San Remo invitation
Ciolek claims first victory for MTN-Qhubeka in Ichtegem
Gerald Ciolek wins Milan-San Remo
Ciolek proves his sprinting pedigree with Milan-San Remo win
"He was already very strong in Belgium at Het Nieuwsblad and the Three Days of West Flanders, but perhaps only insiders noticed that," Zabel told Radsport-news.com. Ciolek finished 11th in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and won the second stage of the latter race.
In San Remo, however, "Gerald delivered his masterpiece," Zabel told radsport-news.com. "He is very, very strong and rode by far the cleverest of all the favourites. And on the Poggio he made a top impression. Those are the ingredients you need to win a race."
Zabel said that he noticed in the Belgian races that Ciolek "once again had the light touch like he had several years ago. Plus, he held on to Sagan, who tried to fill the role of favourite. And then he beat him in the closing sprint and so perfectly put into effect everything he had planned."
Now a directeur sportif with Katusha, Zabel looked back at the weather during his rides in the race. "In 2007 there was similar heavy rain, but it was much warmer. But like today, with only 2°C at the start, then rain, snowfall, stopping the race and then the later new start – that has never happened before," said the 42-year-old, who admitted he was happy to have been in a team car rather than on a bike.


It also governs business alliances to a certain extent.
Building wealth is found here. Jupiter is the planet of abundance and luck, and having it in this part of your chart is a blessing, one that will last for another year.
Chances are you wanted to make headway back in November when it came to love and money, but then pesky Mercury retrograded here on November 16th, slowing things down.
Mercury retrograde is not the horrific cosmic nightmare that many people think it is. On the contrary, when this intelligent planet slows down, it forces you to examine situations: Which is the whole purpose, really.
Who wants to forge ahead making the same old stupid mistakes they made in the past? There will be a sizzling new moon in this sector on the 7th which kicks off a six-month period in which you can make headway with big money and serious love.
A Neptune-Mars conjunction occurs the same day in your house of friends and networking. This sends a strong message: But you do need to be honest about the company you keep.
Tech ventures are especially well favored right now, thanks to Mars and Neptune moving through the digital part of your chart. Side hustles are too, along with a gig that brings in royalties, commission or licensing fees.
Taurus, the 2nd Sign of the Zodiac, is an Earth Sign. It is hard working, rock solid, stable and practical. Ruled by Venus, Taurus, however, is also given tremendously to sensual pleasures.
So, be it the physical pleasures or material comforts, the Taurus-born love to indulge in excesses. And, they will not hesitate in going an extra mile to find these pleasures.
Most Taurus-borns are connoisseurs of good food and good life. Paradoxically, though, Taurus natives are fixed in their approach; they disregard change.


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Building on Nashville's Music Row goes for $1 million
Getahn Ward
gward@tennessean.com
A Hendersonville investor paid just over $1 million for an office building and recording studio in his latest purchase of property in the Music Row area.
Lewis B. James and his wife bought the three-story, nearly 6,800-square-foot building at 1204 17th Ave. S. from Oklahoma-based Fischer Enterprises LLC.
James declined to disclose plans for the building, where boutique law firm Safford Motley PLC, The Velvet Room studios and publishing company Little Louder Music are the current tenants.
Seller Fischer Enterprises bought the building in 2012 as part of its acquisition of ice cream maker Dippin' Dots out of bankruptcy.
Sometime after that purchase, Fischer Enterprises moved the Dippin' Dots employees who worked at the building and more recently decided to list it for sale, said Mark A. Fischer, manager of that firm. At one time, the building housed operations of Island Bound Music.
James' purchase comes two and a half years after he bought the former Charley Pride building at 25 Music Square E., which has a studio in the basement that's used by songwriters.
Lanny Huffman of Goodlettsville was James' real estate agent in his purchase of the building at 1204 17th Ave. S., while Realtor Bill Berkely represented Fischer Enterprises.
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Some neopets obviously take things to seriously.... or is it just the coffee talking?
Happy Nimmo Day! And Don't Eat The Buzzers!
I am not even certain I would recognize her should I glimpse her through the trees. All I can remember is her voice, like a clear stream trickling over boulders, and her beauty.


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Q: С++, из списка слов длины 3 или 4, найти слова которые являются палиндромом Стоит задача:
Разработать функции хеширования со свойствами h(a,b,c)= h(c,b,a) и h(a,b,c,d)= h(d,c,b,a). Для списка слов из трех или четырех букв, подсчитать количество палиндромов для каждого слова. Метод разрешения коллизий – линейный.
Преподаватель объяснил, что список слов - файл с словами, которые могут быть даже бессмысленными, но длины 3 или 4. Среди них есть палиндромы.
И дальше по вопросу.
Не понятны 2 вещи:

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*Как лучше реализовать хэш-функцию, для палиндромов она должна давать одинаковые хэши независимо от того, реверсированная строка была подана или нет. Преподаватель привел в пример сумму аски-кодов, но такая хэш-функция совсем не устойчива к коллизиям...

*Как сделать поиск количества палиндромов из букв палиндрома (которые так же могут быть бессмысленными, но палиндромами.

A: Реализовал искомую функцию хеширования PaliHash(str), чтобы она обладала нужными свойствами (хеш обратного порядка совпадает с хешем прямого) мы просто из двух строк прямой и обратной выбираем ту которая лексикографически меньше и хешируем её обычным хешем, благодаря выбору меньшей из строк мы автоматически реализуем это свойстово что прямой и обратный порядок даёт одинаковый хеш (подумайте почему).
В качестве обычного хеша для строки я использую std::hash, у него обычно (в популярных компиляторах) очень мало коллизий.
Далее, для второй задачи (подсчёта числа палиндромов для входных символов) я использовал std::next_permutation, эта функция позволяет перебрать все возможные перестановки букв, чтобы сгенерировать все возможные слова, сгенерировав все слова я считаю сколько из них обладают свойство палиндромности. Вывод программы в консоль указывает для каждого набора букв количество палиндромов, которое можно из них построить.
Саму проверку палиндромности я реализовал просто - реверсирую строку (используя RevStr(str) функцию, основанную на std::reverse) и если она совпала с исходной, то значит это палиндром, если нет, то не палиндром.
Для простоты я входные слова ни читал из файла, а задал список (вектор) в виде константы words.
Попробовать онлайн!
#include <string>
#include <functional>
#include <iostream>
#include <algorithm>
#include <vector>

inline std::string RevStr(std::string s) {
    std::reverse(s.begin(), s.end());
    return s;
}

inline size_t PaliHash(std::string const & s) {
    std::hash<std::string> hasher;
    std::string rs = RevStr(s);
    return s <= rs ? hasher(s) : hasher(rs);
}

int main() {
    std::vector<std::string> words = {"aaa", "abc", "aba", "abcd", "abab"};
    for (auto word: words) {
        std::sort(word.begin(), word.end());
        size_t pali_cnt = 0;
        do {
            if (word == RevStr(word))
                ++pali_cnt;
        } while (std::next_permutation(word.begin(), word.end()));
        std::cout << "'" << word << "': " << pali_cnt << ", ";
    }
}

Вывод:
'aaa': 1, 'abc': 0, 'aab': 1, 'abcd': 0, 'aabb': 2,


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A branch of blossoms heralds spring's return in seaside Split – Croatia's second largest city. In the background is the city's famous Sveti Duje /Saint Dominus Cathedral.
Yesterday, we spent a delightful day exploring Split (more posts to come soon), which is home to Emperor Diocletian's incredible palace complex, which was built in the 4th century as his retirement home.
The main part of Saint Duje's is Diocletian's mausoleum, which was built in the 3rd century; this bell tower was constructed in the 12th century.
Oh…I was there in August. Climbed the bell tower…the view was worth it! I didn't find it to be scary – but then, I climb so many towers to get the amazing views – this one really fits in to the good climb territory. Looking forward to more of your pictures. Bet spring in Split is stunning!
Anita, were the stairs in Split's tower metal and completely open, looking down? That's what got me in Trogir (how the metal part of the staircase went right over the open cavern). If it had been stone or wood, I think I would have tackled it. I've done a lot of tower climbs too, but this one in Trogir was scary, as per Andrew's description.
Such a pretty shot, Tricia. I can tell you're really enjoying Croatia. What's it like for cost of living?
Jo, interesting that you ask, because we just recently did our review. We've found the grocery store prices (and fresh market) higher than those in Germany (at least in Bavaria). Some chicken breasts, for example, seem to hover around $10 USD, whereas in Germany they were $4-5 USD. Products at our local supermarket don't seem to be consistently available either, and we get the sense that people hoard the groceries when there's a weekly sale.
Now, we've heard that some of the grocery stores about 3 km. from here are cheaper, but since we don't have a car, we just walk to the closest, largest store.
In Germany, our average monthly grocery bill was $350 USD (230 pounds), whereas here, it's about $450 (300 pounds), and we're not getting the same quality of meals. We've been largely self-catering in our studio apartment, but restaurants in Trogir seem to be comparable, perhaps a bit less, than western Europe.
Definitely, it's possible to work out better accommodation deals if you're willing to stay longer and if you're here in the off season!
Thanks for the comprehensive reply, Tricia. At the moment it's very much wishful thinking, but if I were going anywhere other than Portugal and Poland it would be a strong consideration. I do have the impression that prices have risen with its popularity, but isn't that always the case. Got to get on the bandwagon first. It looks lovely.
We are curious what the prices are like outside of our touristic town, but since it's mostly only locals now, I can't imagine that the supermarket prices are that much higher than off-the-beaten-path places?
The imported food, is of course, more expensive (e.g. any gluten-free products I buy from Germany). We're also curious how the prices will be the farther south we go.
Another lovely photo Tricia. Your posts have convinced me that Croatia should be on our places to go list!
Phil, an impressive site indeed! When we arrived to this main square in the ancient palace, we asked ourselves why it'd taken us 6 weeks to visit there. It's only a 50-minute bus ride from where we're staying and we'd love to go back!
Looking forward to seeing more of your adventure in Split.
Thanks, Mark. More to come on the city of Split soon!
Meni je zaista drago što istražujete Hrvatsku i njene ljepote i što guštate !!!!!!!


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This Zebrawood Grizzly is an awesome shooter. The 40# draw weight is the perfect combination of legal hunting weight and practice weight. No stress lines or cracks.
The previous owner taped off the AMO info and had spray painted the entire bow with camo paint. It took me 3 days with very fine sandpaper and steel wool to remove it. I applied new tape over the AMO so that you can see that he inscription is original to the bow. The original medallion is of course included. The limbs are straight with no twists.
This bow needs the following Some finish sanding, some small traces of old camo paint remain. After that you will need several coats of s finish of your choosing. I recommend Helmsman Spar urethane in a spray can. It will need the factory decals available from Alan Harford, I will put you in touch with him if you like. Glue the medallion back in. If you have never refinished a recurve bow especially an iconic vintage Fred Bear Grizzly than this would be a great starter project.
It's a great feeling to refinish one of these bows. I will aid you with the job if you like.
I'm happy to help please ask me any questions you might have. I'm happy to do that.
This beautiful bow deserves to be refinished and shot! Not sitting in my workshop collecting dust. I value people and their time. If you would like more photos please ask and Ill be happy to send more along. God bless and Happy Hunting.
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Ultra-secret South Korean cult's tactics in Singapore mirror those used elsewhere
Video of MHA investigating Singapore chapter of Shincheonji Church | THE BIG STORY | The Straits Times
A woman with a face mask walks in front of the Daegu branch of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, on Feb 27, 2020.PHOTO: AFP
Feb 29, 2020, 5:00 am SGT
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It is a religious group that operated in secret, luring Christian youth and young adults via a front, and then compelling them to keep the group's existence a secret.
Recruited members were not allowed to contact one another, verify teachings with other churches or speak to their families about the group's activities.
This was how members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus operated in secrecy here, including setting up companies under the guise of providing consultancy services or workshops.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said this in a statement yesterday, revealing the workings of the ultra-secret religious cult in Singapore.
Its modus operandi here mirrors tactics it has used elsewhere in the world.
The group, whose name in full is the "Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony", originated in South Korea.
It is also at the centre of the country's coronavirus outbreak in the city of Daegu. The church is linked to 840 of the around 2,300 cases in South Korea.
Shincheonji, in the Korean language, means "new heaven and earth". Founded in 1984 by religious leader Lee Man-hee, the church is widely seen as a heretical Christian group which claims to have more than 200,000 adherents around the world. It is not officially recognised in Singapore.
So far, five South Koreans and two Singaporeans are assisting in ongoing investigations, said MHA. The group has fewer than 100 members here, Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said yesterday.
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Among the group's radical beliefs is one which says that its founder Lee is the second coming of Jesus Christ, and that he will take 144,000 followers to Heaven with him on Judgment Day.
The church's website also describes him as an angel of Jesus.
"Shincheonji followers believe Lee Man-hee is immortal and has an eternal life," Professor Tark Ji-il, an expert in heretical Christian groups at Busan Presbyterian University in South Korea, told the Associated Press news agency.
"To propagate their belief, they often approach their relatives and acquaintances or sneak to other churches without telling them they are Shincheonji members."
In South Korea, Shincheonji is organised into "12 tribes", each named after one of Jesus' disciples.
On its website, the church says its has 300 mission centres in 15 countries, including the United States, China, Australia, Japan and the Philippines. It opened a branch in Wuhan, China, last year.
The website goes on to say that hundreds of pastors have renounced their ordainment to join Shincheonji.
But Shincheonji has also come under intense criticism in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in South Korea.
Over a million South Koreans have signed an online petition calling for the forcible dissolution of the shadowy group after reports emerged that Shincheonji members were uncooperative and hampered the health authorities' efforts to trace and contain the outbreak.
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The group's critics say it teaches a distorted theology centred on the end of the world, brainwashes its followers and breaks families apart.
There are many reports on how members cut ties with their families after joining the church.
Critics also say that Shincheonji claims its teachings are a "superior truth" to that offered by mainstream churches.
Reports on how the group operates often say members infiltrate mainstream churches and use deceptive methods to lure young converts, in some cases inviting them to Bible study sessions.
In 2016, the Church of England issued an alert to about 500 parishes in London about a Shincheonji-linked charity that was recruiting churchgoers.
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